Wix acquires DeviantArt for USD 36 million

Wix, the Israel-based DIY website company announced that it has acquired DeviantArt, an online community for artists and designers. The deal was closed for USD 36 million in cash.

Wix says that through the acquisition, it gains access to the LA-based DeviantArt’s 40 million registered members and over 325 million pieces of original art.

Avishai Abrahami, CEO of Wix said:

Over its 16-year history, DeviantArt has built an impressive online community that is incredibly loyal, highly engaged and regularly produces stunning art and design.

The DeviantArt community is talented and robust and hungry for additional product expertise. We understand their passion, share their creative vision and are excited to offer the power of the Wix platform to their millions of artists.

As per the deal, Angelo Sotira, CEO of DeviantArt, and all employees of DeviantArt will join Wix.